Trailer Mechanic

R+L • New Orleans, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring Trailer Mechanics at its New Orleans, Louisiana Service Center. The role involves diagnosing trailer issues, performing repairs, and maintaining trailers. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with various shifts, and offers pay of up to $36.15 per hour. Employees earn one week of vacation after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• Experience performing equipment safety inspections and preparing required safety documents.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals.
• Experience repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems.
• Experience testing equipment for proper performance and ensuring work meets manufacturer specifications and applicable regulations.
• Experience with trailer preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must own personal tools.
• Must be dependable.
• Must be prepared to work in varying climate conditions when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using the Cetaris Maintenance Work Order System.
• Welding experience.
• Experience driving yard tractors or trailers.
• Previous experience working on Class 8 commercial vehicles.
• Sheet metal and composite panel repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose trailer issues.
• Repair trailers, including repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems.
• Perform overall trailer maintenance, including preventive maintenance.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documents required by the FMCSA, the company, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Test equipment for proper performance and verify that work meets manufacturer specifications and applicable regulations.
• Work in varying climate conditions when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• One week of vacation after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation lodging at the company’s employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed